{"product_id":"bambusa-bambos-green-10-grow-bag","title":"Bambusa bambos Green - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eBambusa bambos, commonly called the Indian thorny bamboo or giant thorny bamboo, is one of India's largest native bamboos, forming dense clumps of strong, woody culms that can reach 25-30 m. The lower nodes carry curved spines, making it a formidable living barrier as well as a major timber resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fast-growing, sympodial (clumping, non-invasive) species, it thrives in the warm, humid plains and lower hills across much of India. It is widely grown for construction poles, scaffolding, paper pulp, agarbatti sticks and as a windbreak or boundary hedge on farms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike most bamboos it flowers gregariously only once in several decades and then dies, regenerating from the abundant seed. Until then it offers decades of renewable, harvestable culms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia and Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-30 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-8 m clump diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, narrow lance-shaped green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenish to straw (rarely seen)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGregarious, once in ~30-45 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical (USDA 9-11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for vigorous culm growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater regularly while establishing; keep soil moist in dry months. Mature clumps tolerate short dry spells but grow best with steady moisture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter; tolerates a range of soils but dislikes waterlogging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at 20-38 C; growth slows below 15 C. Suited to most Indian plains.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers moderate to high humidity typical of tropical and monsoon climates.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply well-rotted manure or compost before monsoon; supplement with nitrogen-rich fertiliser during the active growing season for faster culms.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin out old, weak or dead culms annually after the growing season to keep the clump airy and productive. Wear gloves due to spines.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest grown in ground; not suited to long-term pot culture. Young plants can be held in large containers before transplanting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy rhizome\/offset division, culm and branch cuttings, or seed (when available after flowering).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; watch for bamboo mites, aphids, scale and culm borers. Seeds and shoots may attract rodents.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic. Young shoots are edible after cooking (raw shoots contain cyanogenic compounds and must be boiled).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Bambusa bambos is one of India\u0026amp;#039;s most useful multipurpose bamboos:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong culms for construction, scaffolding, ladders and farm poles\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Raw material for the paper-pulp and agarbatti (incense stick) industries\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Living thorny hedge or windbreak around fields and homesteads\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Riverbank and slope planting for soil and erosion control\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cooked young shoots used as a traditional vegetable and in pickles\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant at the onset of the monsoon (June-July) so young clumps establish with natural rainfall.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Give each plant plenty of room - space clumps 5-7 m apart as they spread widely over the years.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mulch heavily and top-dress with compost before the rains for the strongest new culms. In the first two summers, water deeply once or twice a week. Handle with thick gloves, as the lower nodes bear sharp spines.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Bambusa bambos invasive like running bamboos?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a clumping (sympodial) bamboo, so it expands slowly outward from a tight clump rather than sending out running rhizomes, making it far easier to contain than running bamboos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast and how tall does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is fast-growing once established and is one of India\u0026amp;#039;s tallest bamboos, with mature culms commonly reaching 25-30 m in good tropical conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does it have thorns and where are they?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lower nodes bear curved spines, especially on young clumps, which makes it a natural protective barrier. Always wear thick gloves when pruning or harvesting culms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256059789558,"sku":"PLT-BAMBUSABAMBO-B10-GRN","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-g-bambusa-bambos-tree-of-punarvasu-nakshatra-gemini-or-mithun-rashi-plant-796787.jpg?v=1783920314","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/bambusa-bambos-green-10-grow-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}